English vocabulary · C1
Stringent
/ˈstrɪndʒənt/ · adj.
Stringent rules or standards are very strict and must be followed. There is little room for exceptions.
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Example sentences
- The country has stringent rules on food safety.
- New drugs must pass stringent tests.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- string — draw tight (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- STRICT — firm about rules (Firm about rules)
- RIGOROUS — careful and thorough (Careful and thorough)
- TOUGH — hard to satisfy (Hard to satisfy)
Words with the same root
string — draw tight
- strict — very firm about rules
- restrict — keep within limits
- strain — pull very tight
Lesson notes
Stringent rules or standards are very strict and must be followed. There is little room for exceptions.
Related: strict, rigorous, tough. Use stringent when rules leave almost no room to bend.
The country has stringent rules on food safety. New drugs must pass stringent tests.
From Latin. String- means draw tight. When rules are drawn tight, they become stringent.